The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic-related Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidlines expected to take effect on June 26, as follows:

Phase 4 guidelines include five new industry categories and updated recommendations for existing categories from Phase 3.  Each set of guidelines includes a common set of guidelines that are expected and encouraged among all employers and activity types, as well as workplace and program-specific guidelines.

The by-industry guidelines cover manufacturing, office, retail, service counters, health and fitness center, personal cares services, indoor and outdoor recreation, day camps, youth and recreational sports guidelines, indoor and outdoor dining, film production, meetings and social events, museums, zoos, and theatres and performing arts.

Additionally, Phase 4 guidelines are provided for outdoor seated spectator events, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, and RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Businesses also can download signage designed to keep their employees safe in the workplace and limit the spread of COVID-19 while interacting with customers.